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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
PROJECT APPLICATION COVER SHEET
Project Title: Hampshire County Courthouse Ren ovation
Project Summary:
The Hampshire County Courthouse has served as one of Northampton's most prominent landmarks
since its establishment in 1886. The building played an integral role in gaining approval from the
National Register of Historic Places to establish the Northampton Downtown Historic District in 1975.
The building currently suffers from significant areas of deterioration. Mortar on the exterior areas
show evidence of deterioration and cracking, interior walls have damage from water penetration, and
the structural integrity of the third floor support is weak.
After a building evaluation in 2011 that assessed the needed repairs, Hampshire Council of
Governments (the Council), as steward of the courthouse, is pursuing funding opportunities, including
grants and CPA requests, that are necessary to restore this historic landmark.
Estimated start date: 3/30/12 Estimated completion date: 9/30/12
CPA Program Area (check all that apply):
❑ Open Space ® Historic Preservation
❑ Community Housing ❑ Recreation
, .p Develope Information
Contact Person and or /primary applicant: Todd Ford, Executive Director = Hampshire
Council of Governments
Property Owner (if applicable): The inhabitants of Hampshire County
Organization (if applicable): Hampshire Council of Governments (the Council)
Mailing Address: 99 Main St, Northampton MA 01060
Daytime phone #: 413 -586 -1300, ext. 2
Fax #: 413- 584 -1465
E -mail address & Website: tford@hampshirecoq.ora / www.hampshirecog.org
Applicant's Signature:
Date Submitted:
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COURTHOUSE RENOVATION
Narrative
The Hampshire County Courthouse has a prominent location in downtown Northampton at 99
Main Street, shown on Assessor's Map 32A Lot 134. A century prior to the courthouse's
construction, the location was where the rrst movements of anay s r enenion toox place.
Currently, the courthouse serves a variety of purposes. It is where the offices of Hampshire
Council of Govermnents (the Council) are located and it also houses several State offices
including the Hampshire Law Library, the Tenancy Protection Project, the Trial Court, and
Housing Court Mediation Service. The Paul Revere Bell is on display in the courthouse for local
schools that tour the building and hold mock trials in the historic courtrooms on the upper level.
The building is also used as a gallery space for local artists and Councilors often receive requests
from the general public, local media, and nonprofits for the use of the facilities for a variety of
functions and fundraisers. Currently, the courthouse suffers from significant areas of wear.
Mortar on the exterior areas show evidence of deterioration and cracking, interior walls have
damage from water penetration, and the structural integrity of the third floor support is weak.
The stairs to the main and side entrances have also moved from their original positions and the
risers have become uneven, creating potentially hazardous conditions.
The Courthouse is owned by `the inhabitants of Hampshire County' but the Council acts as the
steward of the building in charge of preservation and maintenance. The Council is currently
seeking CPA funding to restore the building since it falls under the guidelines for historic
preservation since it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the
Northampton Downtown Historic District. In the interest of fairness and since it belongs to all
the inhabitants of the county, the Council is approaching all of the county's municipalities,
including those that have not accepted the CPA, to contribute a small percentage of the overall
project cost. The primary goal of the project is not only to restore and repair the courthouse but
also to ensure its structural integrity so the Council and the State offices housed in the building
can continue offering their programs and services that serve Hampshire County communities. By
restoring the building, the project will also be preserving one of Hampshire County's oldest
municipal buildings.
In 2010, the Council received a generous gift from the Grousbeck Foundation that was matched
by a grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), which was used to obtain an
evaluation of the structural integrity and needed repairs. The City of Northampton's Historical
Commission was instrumental in providing the Council with acquiring necessary information to
complete the application process for the grant. The Northampton Historical Society has also
shown support for the project.
Boston Bay Architects performed the Building Survey and Needs Analysis in June 2011. Based
on the results of the.evaluation, the project will be divided into four stages that will begin with
the repairs that are both the most necessary and will play the most significant role in the
building's preservation. This also allows the Council to address the most urgent repairs first as
funding becomes available. Todd Ford, Executive Director at the Council, will oversee all stages
of the project, ensuring that it is within budget and on schedule. A detailed plan will be set for
each stage of the project and success will be determined by the accomplishment of the goals
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within the plan. The restoration of the courthouse is intended to have long -term results that will
not require continued intensive maintenance.
Project Budget
For t his pro ject, the Cou is requesting $214,912.13 in CPA funds from the City of
- Northampton, which is approximately 18%0 of the totem project the first stage. The — —
funding request is based on the overall cost in relation to the city's population and how much we
are requesting from other CPCs and municipalities. The Council will be approaching all of the
County's cities and towns, not just those that have accepted the CPA.
The Council relies primarily on dues received from member towns and cities to pay for its
services and programs, as well as the ongoing maintenance of the building. In recent years
though, dues have been reduced substantially in recognition of the financial constraints of towns
and cities and the Council has also seen a reduction in the number of member municipalities,
both of which have resulted in a significant loss of funding. The Council does not have the staff
or resources available to hold a fundraiser and since contributions are not tax deductible, it is not
expected that a fundraiser would be highly successful. The project will be primarily dependent
on the funding requests being made to the county's municipalities.
From the evaluation, the total project cost was estimated at over $3.7 million. For FY12, the
Council is requesting a total of $1,190,000 from all of the municipalities of Hampshire County,
including those that have not approved the CPA, to fund the first stage of the project. The
Council has already received a two -year funding commitment from Goshen for $3,333.76. The
funding acquired will also be used to apply for a matching grant from the Massachusetts
Historical Commission for FYI 3. The remaining balance from the Grousbeck Foundation's
donation in 2010, which was used to acquire the building evaluation, will also be used to fund
the first stage of the project.
Multi -Year Funding
Given the scale of the project, it is unlikely that one funding round will cover the costs of the
entire project, which is another reason why the project is broken down into four stages. The
completion of the steps in each stage of the process will be highly dependent on the amount of
funding available during that stage and the likelihood of future funding. Given that the goals and
timeline of each stage will be determined by the amount of funding available, the Council is
unable to determine the specific funding requests for each funding round.
Project Timeline
The Hampshire County Courthouse project will be divided into four stages that are based upon
the priority of renovations and repairs as determined by the building evaluation in 2010. The
Council will issue and award an RFP by the beginning of February so that a contractor will be
selected for a March 30 start date.
February, 2012: All funding applications submitted to Hampshire County municipalities
March, 2012: RFP issued and contractor hired
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June, 2012: Project start date - begin Stage 1
Stage 1: 1) Exterior /interior tower masonry to rebuild deteriorated structural walls
2) Repair of Northwest structural rafters and slate roof
3) Stabilize northwest exterior wall
September, 2012: Expected completion date for first stage
October, 2012: Final paperwork and reports submitted
The commencement of Stages 2 -4 will be dependent on the completion of Stage 1 repairs, which
cannot be defined as of yet since the timeline for completion of Stage 1 will be determined by the
amount of funding available.
Stage 2: 1) Replacement of slate roof and repairs to deck
2) Replacement of Tower terracotta clay tile
3) Replacement of copper flashings
4) Rebuild North chimney and flute
Stage 3: 1) Attic insulation
2) Replacement of windows and trim
Stage 4: Interior improvements
Feasibility
Under the terms of the previous grant from MHC, the Council was required to obtain a
Preservation Restriction Agreement from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If the Council is
the recipient of another MHC grant, another Preservation Restriction Agreement will be
required. This agreement sets terms to ensure the preservation of the architectural,
archaeological, and historical integrity of the building.
Under Northampton's General Code for Historic Districts, there will be no special permitting or
zoning approvals required since all repairs made to the chimney, roof, foundation, etc... will be
in keeping with the original design and materials, when possible.
Attachments:
• Northampton Assessor's and Zoning Map
• National Historic Register Inventory Sheet
• National Historic Register — Northampton Historic District Listing
• List of Priority Work Items — compiled by Boston Bay Architects from 2011 building evaluation
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MASSACHUSETTS - Hampshire County
Northampton Downtown Historic District (added 19'
Dstt ict : #76000270),
Also krigwn as See Also: Northampton Downtown Hi
MA 66, an railroad tracics,'Northatnpto l Y
Historic Siguiticance: Event, Architecture /Engineering_
Architect, builder, or engineer: Pratt,Wi.11iam F., et al.
Architectural Style: Late Victorian, Mid 19th Century
Revival, Late 19th And 20th
Century Revivals
Area of Significance: Architecture, Performing Arts,
Commerce
Period of Significance: 1.825 - 1849,1850- 1874, 1875 -1899,
1900 -1924, 1925 -1949
Owrier:.Private, Local Gov't, State
Historic Function: Commerce /Trade, Government,
Recreation And Culture, Religion
Historic Sub - function: Business, City Hall, Courthouse,
Music Facility, Religious Structure
Current Function: Commerce /Trade, Government,
Recreation And Culture, Religion
Current Sub-function: Business, City Hall, Courthouse,
Music Facility, Religious Structure
- — - Architecture
214 Lincoln Sheet Unit 305
Planning
Boston, MA 02134
Interiors
Tel 617 /782/0266
Construction
Fax 617/782/782 -0277
Management
www.BostonBayArchitects.com
Ronald John Alex, ATA
Barbara Thornton, MCP, MBA
Principal
Senior Planner
Elvin Phillips, RA
Senior Associate
Boston Bay Architects, Inc.
June 24, 2011
Hampshire Country Courthouse
Recommended Priority of Work Items for Exterior Building Envelope
Priority One
Priority Two
Priority Three
Stabilization and
Architectural Preservation
Energy Savings
Building Code
1. Exterior/ Interior Tower
1. Replacement Slate Roof
1. Insulate attic
Masonry
and flashing and snow
rails
Re -Build deteriorated interior
masonry walls, new
windows, floor and stair
support, lighting and power.
2. Repair of exterior
2. Replacement Red
2 Replacement existing
Northwest Structural
Terracotta clay tile
single pane single sheet
Roof
(scallop design) at Tower
Windows with
roof, new metal
architectural period
Replacement rafter and beam
flashings. New electric
double hung windows.
deterioration. New rafters,
roof hatch with
(Refer to historic
beams, remove and replace
replacement historic
photographs in
slate with new slate to match,
flagpole.
Supplemental Section for
new roof decic, underlayment
shape and style). Repair
and metal flashings.
of deteriorated trim.
3 Stabilize North west
3. Replacement of all
exterior wall
copper flashings
enclosing wood face trim,
at NW corner and SW
cheelc wall embossed
corner. Rebuild solid
metal, of all dormers.
masonry bearing wall to
Boston Bay Architects,. Inc.
code. Approx. 15 feet above
grade, length to be
determined.
4. Stabilize Main Entrance
4 Rebuild North Chimney
Stair (South elevation)
and flue.
Further testing of foundation
necessary to determine full
scope. Remove and re -set all
treads, risers and continuous
length stringer.
5 Repointing of full
5 Portico Repair and
masonry granite stone
attachment of brownstone
railing at Portico Roof
with ashlar pattern and
deck. New roof deck.
brownstone banding. Match
mortar colors and historic
mortar bead.
6 New metal gutters and
5. Resetting of Pinnacles at
drain connection
Tower.
to street storm drain at West
elevation.
6. Wrought Iron Fence
restoration at site
perimeter, including
fountain.
7. Restoration/
Conservation of
Brownstone
Soft brownstone and
rosettes, floral bias relief,
and ornamental carvings.
8.
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Recommended Priority of Work Items for Interior Building Envelope
Priority One
Priority Two
Priority Three
Stabilization and
Architectural
Energy Savings
Building Code
Preservation
1. First Floor Corridor and Law Library
1 . Second Floor offices
l.. New T -5 fluorescent
Remove existing spline ceiling system and
Remove deteriorated wall
lighting recommended as
replace with new. Clean all HVAC ducts,
finishes and replace with
replacement for old fixtures,
Repair wall finishes that are deteriorated,
new plaster patching. Most
on first and second floors.
of the woodwork wall and
Third floor needs review of
baseboard trim is in
courtroom lighting.
satisfactory condition. All
carpets should be replaced
after l 1 years of age.
2. Second Floor Corridor Walls
2. Insulate attic and crawl
Remove all deteriorated plaster to masonry
space over Courtroom.
wall, floor to ceiling with new plaster, prime
and paint. Replace existing recessed ceiling
with easier accessible ceiling tiles, paint
existing 2x2 metal grid. New lighting, new
carpet.
3.Ground moisture barrier recommended
3. New replacement thermal
under Law Library floor.
windows to match the style
and appearance of the
original double hung
windows and allow natural
ventilation into the building.
Original transom leaded
glass windows in Courtroom
should be retained in new
window system.
4. Introduction of dry sprinkler system
recommended for fragile and one of a kind
record storage found on all three floors and
in Tower fifth floor active storage area.
Review of record storage areas
recommended for type and use and capacity.
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